Two Influential Northern Senators Exit PDP for APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

In a significant blow to the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Senators Haruna Manu representing Taraba Central and Shuaibu Lau representing Taraba North have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defection is viewed as a strategic move to align with a viable political platform for the upcoming electoral cycle.

This development underscores the internal divisions within the PDP, with high-profile defections occurring in recent months. The Senators cited the unending internal crisis within the PDP as a reason for their defection, expressing dissatisfaction with the party's leadership structure and ideological discipline.

The defections add to a growing list of opposition lawmakers switching allegiances across the country as political realignments intensify in anticipation of the next elections.